Stephen Caffrey (born in

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on 9 December 1975), is an Irish former footballer who has retired from

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First Division club

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Career

Stephen Caffrey began his career at Bohemians as a central defender in 1994. He spent 2 years there without making the breakthrough to the first team before moving to Glenavon in December 1996. He became a fan favourite at the

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club and established himself in their midfield before returning to Bohemians in August 1999. Caffrey formed a solid partnership with Kevin Hunt in the centre of Bohs' midfield and played a huge part in Bohemians League and

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double in 2001. He added a second winners medal to his collection as Bohs regained the league title in 2002/2003. When his contract ended at the end of the 2004 season, Caffrey moved to

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but he had an injury hit time at the club and Gareth Farrelly brought him back to Bohemians for a third spell until the end of the 2006 season. He has most recently had short spells at Glenavon and Sporting Fingal before signing for Athlone Town in December 2009. Stephen now helps coach a young football club.

Honours

: 2 ** Bohemians — 2000/2001, 2002/2003 *

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: 1 ** Bohemians — 2001 *

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: 1 ** Glenavon — 1996/1997 *

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** Glenavon — 1996/1997 * Gold Cup ** Glenavon — 1997/1998

References

Republic of Ireland men's association footballers League of Ireland players Bohemian F.C. players Glenavon F.C. players St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players Sporting Fingal F.C. players Athlone Town A.F.C. players 1975 births Living people Association footballers from County Dublin Belvedere F.C. players Men's association football midfielders {{Ireland-footy-bio-stub fr:Stephen Caffrey